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Except the OP was referring to the nominations for NFL Fedex Air Player of the week which is a category open only to QBs.

I wouldn't mind that conversation at all. In a previous thread, I had mentioned hoping that Dallas keeps losing (besides for the usual Cowboy-hate reasons) so that Wade gets fired and we have a chance to get him. I think he will be great as a pure DC. If Nix agrees, he can probably mend the fence between RW and WP. Boy Wade and Bruce DeHaven both back with Gailey as OC - throw in a bit of talent and we are good to go for years. That should be the most formidable combination of coaches in the league.

And never more evident than in their decision to get hitched during the prime of their career and age. They should uniformally leave the commitments for after their career has played out.

I am looking for a turnaround this season which implies I like reversing the culture of losing which means no #1 pick. If our core starts emerging over the next few games, I would consider this to be a very successful season.

Interesting - a simple graph yet quite indicative of his career thus far. I think for some QBs, the light goes on and they start playing well. Others show a gradual improvement. What I find encouraging is that in his last 6 games, the lowest has been ~ 82 which is pretty good. I think it is too early to tell if he that proverbial bulb has flickered on. One likelihood is that Gailey is designing plays to take advantage of his skills and hence we can expect to see the same range of ratings. If there were weaknesses for opposing teams to take advantage of, the Ravens of all teams would have done that. Him having passed a tough test gives me some hope for the rest of this season. Lets not get our hopes too high and expect the same high performance for every game. If he consistently performs in the 90-100 rating, 250-300 yards, 2-3 TDs and a few tens of yards rushing, I will be quite pleased.

Nice of them to say those things. If I guess correctly, they are going to take this as a wake up call and beat the living daylights out of the Dolphins after their bye week.

Good to see your Thoughts back. I few comments: - I could not watch the entire game but whatever little I saw, made me think that Whitner is not playing like a high first rounder. If the mistakes were indeed him alone, I wouldn't be surprised to see the coaching staff make a stand and bench him for a game or two - Maybin seems to be in the dog house and will need to do a lot to emerge out of it - Man it feels good to see a functional offense. Its been a while - I like the fact that Fitz is aggressive. Sure he makes mistakes sometimes but I will take it - Depends on how Fitz plays the rest of the year will ofcourse determine draft strategy. But I sure hope the FO does not stubbornly stick to their BPA philosophy. Having said that, if they believe one of the top QB prospects is indeed a franchise-worthy choice, they should take him. Let him sit a couple of years behind Fitz and then we have the luxury of trading one away. If such a QB is not available, go RT, LB or DE

I particularly liked how the team and Fitz in particular handled the TD drive. No panic, no rush, no nervousness. The announcers were saying that 'they need to hurry up' but it was critical that we got some score on that drive and it was worth the measured pace to make sure we did that without stupid mistakes and penalties. For that calm demeanor alone, I give the O high grades.

I will add that this terrific O performance was against the vaunted Ravens D. Oh, but wait it was because they were looking past the Bills and waiting for the bye week For weeks I have been hearing how Fitz played well against 'inferior' defenses. Today's game proved a lot in favor of Gailey and Fitz - they got a lot done with a make-shift OL, supposedly second tier QB, mostly no-name WRs etc.

Officials just making sure the Ravens have a comfortable shot at the FG

Why was the whistle not blown ???? Is this reviewable ??

502 yards on O and counting

Lets go get it guys !!

Thanx. Working again

dang CBS switched games. Any feed ? DrFish ???

I still can't believe we are in this game. Lets pull this out guys !!! Too bad we dont have tiome to take a shot at the EZ

Game on TV now

Thanks to the ravens for that play calling.

Fitzy was so fast on that play !! Decisive.

Thanx Willis.

Game over

As has been the sad story lately

Guys, this is the type of game that can turn a team around if we win. Come on guys, on the road against a D like the Ravens ... Make it happen

7/9 now. Go Fitzy

Thats a dangerous throw to Evans. Good it wasnt INTed.